3 whole red peppers washed (to save time, you can use roasted red peppers from a jar) | |
1 tablespoon olive oil | |
2 garlic cloves minced | |
1/2 cup onion chopped | |
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper | |
3 cups no salt added chicken broth | |
1 tablespoon lemon juice | |
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram) | |
1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano) |
Nutrient Analysis | |||||||||||||||||||
PER SERVING: RENAL EXCHANGE: | |||||||||||||||||||
Calories | 52Kcal | ||||||||||||||||||
Protein | 1g | ||||||||||||||||||
Carbohydrates | 6g | ||||||||||||||||||
Fibre | 1g | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Fat | 3g | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturated Fat | 0.3g | ||||||||||||||||||
Cholesterol | 0mg | ||||||||||||||||||
Sodium | 58mg | ||||||||||||||||||
Potassium | 183mg | ||||||||||||||||||
Phosphorus | 39mg | ||||||||||||||||||
Note: Soup may be served hot or cold.
Roasted Red Pepper Soup:
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Preheat oven to 450° F or medium broil (conventional oven). |
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Place red peppers on baking sheet and broil on top shelf, turning if necessary, until the entire skin has turned black and blistery (20 minutes). |
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For removal of the skin: place roasted red peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Once the peppers have cooled, proceed with skin removal: remove stems, cut pepper lengthwise in 4 slices, remove the seeds and peel off the skin. |
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Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute garlic and onions until onions soften (5 minutes). Add roasted red peppers, cayenne pepper, and chicken broth to pan. Bring to a boil, close lid and simmer for 10 minutes. |
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Add lemon juice, marjoram, oregano and mix with a blender. |